OPERATIC Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

operatic

adjective

ˌä-pə-ˈra-tik

Definition of operatic

as in theatrical

having the general quality or effect of a stage performance the fall of the scandal-ridden government seemed operatic in its scope and consequences

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Recent Examples of operatic Regime Change reads like an account of the crescendo and operatic downfall of Trump; even the accumulation of details about his bathroom preferences somehow feels like a final degradation. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 The album covers hardstyle, new age pop, and operatic folk at a sometimes startling pace, capturing the chaos and ecstasy of one of the most physically and emotionally transformative experiences the human body can endure. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 Performing in front of dumpsters, Platt first intonated his voice in an operatic fashion. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for operatic

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Additionally, owning Imax would provide any filmmaker that signed on to work with Netflix the opportunity for premium theatrical runs.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

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Though the Roman telescope is often compared to Hubble, which launched in 1990 and has captured some of the most dramatic and memorable views of the cosmos, Roman’s capabilities far outpace its predecessor’s.

— Denise Chow, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Sabu cast Ethan Juan, known for serious dramatic roles, and pushed him toward comedy.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

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